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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- cup ginger, peeled and julienned
- 3
- stalks lemon grass, white part only, sliced
- 3/4
- cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/2
- cup Thai basil leaves
- 1
- teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2
- cups sautéed sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions,
- sautéed shrimp or chicken can be added to the soup; approximate 1/4 cup per
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 394g | |
| Calories 146 | |
| Calories from Fat 8 | 5% |
| Total Fat 0.93g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.22g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 33mg | 1% |
| Potassium 750mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 23.39g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 3.66g | 2% |
| Protein 3.22g | 5% |
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